Primate Labs Test Subject - 2007 Tacoma - codename: Silverback

[Silverback]

Updated the sink. The Dometic faucet pump works better, it will stop water flow when its off. Only thing I don't care for is the way the hose attaches to it. The port sticks out and its plastic, the other pumps port is up underneath it, almost impossible to break off. This one is right there to snap off. I do like the 3D printed cap, the Dometic hose attachment hooks up to it nicely.

 

[Silverback]

Fucking 4WD indicator light is flashing when in 2WD. Just started... time to investigate. front actuator? t-case? mouse chewed on wiring?

 

[tx_shooter]

So when are we camping?

 

[Silverback]

Good question!

 

[PSU Taco85]

Fucking 4WD indicator light is flashing when in 2WD. Just started... time to investigate. front actuator? t-case? mouse chewed on wiring?

FJ case time!

 

[Silverback]

and a solid axle.. fab'd 9's F&R.

 

[Anathollo]

@Silverback you need this

 

[CowboyTaco]

I think we could all use that!

 

[Silverback]

Plan on putting an ARB air chuck in the front bumper, inside on of the access holes in the center. Wanted to keep bugs and crap out of it though. Picked up this aluminum cap. Also ordered some Crown Performance ARB air line. It's got a 2 week "supply chain" delay on it. So until it arrives this is as far as I go with the project. Not 100% sure on where the bracket will mount exactly, will depend on air line routing. But I like the quality of it.

 

[Silverback]

Picked up some soft shackles to replace some hard ones. A pair of ARB ones and a pair of Miolle, Canadian company using US materials. Also got a OVS soft shackle 2" recovery point (not really for me but whoever is stuck) and a Factor55 hitch pin.

 

[Silverback]

Plan on putting an ARB air chuck in the front bumper, inside on of the access holes in the center. Wanted to keep bugs and crap out of it though. Picked up this aluminum cap. Also ordered some Crown Performance ARB air line. It's got a 2 week "supply chain" delay on it. So until it arrives this is as far as I go with the project. Not 100% sure on where the bracket will mount exactly, will depend on air line routing. But I like the quality of it.

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Crown airline arrived today, its too small... I thought it was 1/4" ID line, its much smaller. It would work but not much air flow for a air chuck. Sooo.. keep on looking.

 

[Anathollo]

Fucking 4WD indicator light is flashing when in 2WD. Just started... time to investigate. front actuator? t-case? mouse chewed on wiring?

Did you ever figure out what was going on?

 

[Silverback]

No, I did not. I still need to pull the skids and get on it. Just been too damn hot. Not sure how many days over 100 this month but it was most of them.

 

[Silverback]

Another item to give me something else to do other than investigate the 4WD system. Macs Chainsaw scabbard. It will mount on the inside of the bed cage. I will cut those thick aluminum plates down to the width of the scabbard and then drill and tap them for the roll cage mounts, then on the outside I will drill and tap them for the scabbard. I can lock the release handle and I also have a cable lock that is already running on that side of the cage so when the saw is on there I can lock it up with that as well. Now if that cunt, Mother Nature would just cool her tits and drop it with the 100+ degree days I might get more done other than buying shit and drinking beer.

 

[Silverback]

Awaiting some more "tamper proof" hardware to get it fully mounted. But I like it. I am thinking about notching the mount (those blue lines) so that I can "roll" the mount upwards more to allow me a bit more space below the saw. We'll see.. need to put my ROAM cases back there and see how much room I have.

Edit: Actually, in looking at the bottom photo I think if I just move the whole scabbard forward on the bar 10".. basically as far forward as I can go. I will have both of the bar clamps on the same section of tubing and will be able to rotate it upwards without notching. It won't be as easy to get to. But I figure if its something that needs to be got to, it can be done.

 

[tx_shooter]

Kind of surprised you are not going with a vertical mount. Bar down.

 

[Silverback]

Kind of surprised you are not going with a vertical mount. Bar down.

I was thinking about it, and mounting it on the swingout behind the jerry cans. But it just would not fit. That damn Milwaukee saw is fucking LONG! Sticks out about 20" from the scabbard.

 

[Silverback]

Version 1.1... moved it forward and I like it much better. Ran the lock through the hole in the middle of the battery tray as well.

 

[Silverback]

Roam cases fit in there with the chainsaw. Have a bit of space in the front of the case on the drivers side (its a smaller case of the two). Also got the lid organizer for it delivered today. Its the kitchen box and I need to go through it a bit. Also mounted my "shit kit" and first aid kit to the molle panel above the rear seat.

 

[Silverback]

This fire ext mount is not permanent but it will be for trail rides and around camp. I used some stainless clamps designed for turbo hoses.